Shanxi Butterfly Cabinet, Red Lacquer antique-lacquer accentuates the grain of the

accentuates the grain of the elm wood and complexity of the build

This extraordinary cabinet is from a temple in Shaanxi province in central China - home of the ancient Chinese capital of Xian

This makes it ideal for the centre of a living room as a coffee table with plenty of storage space inside

This elegant blanket box would look beautiful at the end of a bed and is strong enough to provide additional seating

the central panels were once in vivid colours but are now faded to beautiful

Shanxi Butterfly Cabinet, Red Lacquer antique-lacquer accentuates the grain of theFinished here in a rich red lacquer, these stunning painted cabinets are decorated with gold and painted by hand, so each one is individual. They are based on the wonderful pieces produced for centuries in Shanxi province in central China. For the Chinese the butterfly is a symbol of beauty and especially of marital happiness often seen painted on armoires and trunks from Shanxi that were to be given as part of a bride's dowry. In a modern home our